The students were accompanied by Professors of Mathematics Rob Kantrowitz and Larry Knop, Associate Professors of Mathematics Sally Cockburn and Michelle LeMasurier, and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Andrew Dykstra.

Each year since 1994, the HRUMC has brought together students and faculty from undergraduate institutions throughout New York and New England. The goal of the conference is to provide an opportunity for undergraduates at all levels to attend and/or present at a professional mathematics meeting. A different participating college hosts the conference each year. It was held at Hamilton in 2002.